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>> the south asian island nation of -- drum roll please -- the philippines. >> the philippines. okay. >> it's no surprise, don, because they're overwhelmingly -- the overwhelming majority are christians, and about 80% are catholic, and so you have the christmas season that runs from september until january. i mean, they don't have to stop for halloween or thanksgiving in between, but still, it's this holiday season that's filled with lavish decorations and these beautifully lit trees, and these are some of the ireports that we've received throughout this period starting in september of the decorations that they've gone and they've had, and there's these lantern that is they use that stems back generations because when there wasn't electricity, these lanterns made of paper and bam boo, they use them as way to guide their paths to -- it's like a good nighteding light of worship is what they use them for. >> i'm such a scrooge this year. i'm not feeling it. i'm not feeling it this year. this is a commercial. it's too commercial. let me tell you, after -- i don't know. i should prob
>> the south asian island nation of -- drum roll please -- the philippines. >> the philippines. okay. >> it's no surprise, don, because they're overwhelmingly -- the overwhelming majority are christians, and about 80% are catholic, and so you have the christmas season that runs from september until january. i mean, they don't have to stop for halloween or thanksgiving in between, but still, it's this holiday season that's filled with lavish decorations and these beautifully...
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our liz visited the island that was hit the hardest. >> reporter: the typhoon slammed into the philippines' southern most province with fierce winds, ripping up trees and destroying houses. iron roofs torn from homes and thrown through the air as one relief official said like flying machetes. there was also heavy rain and high water. in the region three times the amount of rain the area would normally receive in the entire month of december in only three hours. many of the deaths are being attributed to flash floods and drowning. a powerful typhoon in december of last year killed more than 1,200 people. officials say they learned a painful lesson from that storm and it may have saved lives this time around. >> in terms of the intensity, what we were expecting the worst because it's a super typhoon, but we're more prepared this time. more prepared, and we did preemptive evacuation and early warning this time, unlike last year. >> the storm had been building over days and philippines officials took action. michellely evacuating more than 60,000 to shelters and those numbers have since grown.
our liz visited the island that was hit the hardest. >> reporter: the typhoon slammed into the philippines' southern most province with fierce winds, ripping up trees and destroying houses. iron roofs torn from homes and thrown through the air as one relief official said like flying machetes. there was also heavy rain and high water. in the region three times the amount of rain the area would normally receive in the entire month of december in only three hours. many of the deaths are...
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the philippines, the death toll from tie phone bopka now stands at -- nearly as many people are still missing. add to that a quarter million peop who have lost their homes to strong winds, flash floods, and mudslides. our liz nislas visited the village where the search for survivors continues. some of the video might be a bit disturbing. >> reporter: the aftermath of a super typhoon. raging winds barrelled through here leaving destruction and chaos. the grim tally of death continues to rise. survivors must identify bodies covered in mud after flash floods. many roads are impassable, hampering the search and any rescue. outside of the city the flooding has swamped this neighborhood. 45 families made their way through waist-high water to get to the highway and wait for help. the water was slowly rising to the roof, this man says. this couple have cobbled together shelter from bits of wood and plastic. they have six children to feet. the oldest 13. the youngest just 6. a tree fell on their flooded house, they say. in the devastated province m valley bags of rice and basic foods are readi
the philippines, the death toll from tie phone bopka now stands at -- nearly as many people are still missing. add to that a quarter million peop who have lost their homes to strong winds, flash floods, and mudslides. our liz nislas visited the village where the search for survivors continues. some of the video might be a bit disturbing. >> reporter: the aftermath of a super typhoon. raging winds barrelled through here leaving destruction and chaos. the grim tally of death continues to...
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there's a lot of people that felt the chinese did some saber rattling with japan and the philippines and southst asia, and that that back fired, and the chinese learned that, learned the lesson they shouldn't try to be provocative. but you're suggesting no, this is a new, more assertive china. >> my sense in the past few weeks is we're going to see this new leadership continue with this more assertive foreign policy. they've developed a new passport that shows china as possessing all of the south china sea and it's caused quite a ruckus. with vietnam, philippines, taiwan, even india is upset. han on island says their military, their police will be able to board any ships that come into territorial waters, they define as the south china see, so i don't see china right now learning a lesson and taking a step back. i see what they're trying to do is changing the facts on the ground and thinking this is a long term policy and they're going to win out in the end. >> fascinating. thank you so much. >>> up next, what in the world. is europe getting a new independent country soon? i'll expla
there's a lot of people that felt the chinese did some saber rattling with japan and the philippines and southst asia, and that that back fired, and the chinese learned that, learned the lesson they shouldn't try to be provocative. but you're suggesting no, this is a new, more assertive china. >> my sense in the past few weeks is we're going to see this new leadership continue with this more assertive foreign policy. they've developed a new passport that shows china as possessing all of...
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. >> it's the most powerful typhoon to hit the southern philippines in decades. it came ashore this morning, destroying homes and killing more than two dozen people. the international space station captured this shot of the typhoon as it was bearing down on the philippines. we'll show it to you later. >>> a lawyer for john mcafee says he's left belize and is in guatemala city. he's wanted in connection for the shooting death of his neighbor. he's told cnn he is innocent and will not surrender to police. >>> former alaska governor sarah palin has apologized for remarks she made about congressional republicans she thinks are compromising too much in the battle over the fiscal cliff. she called them wusses and wobbly. >>> it's the kind of case you rarely see at the united states supreme court. the justices are about to weigh in on a child custody battle. when you take a closer look... ...at the best schools in the world... ...you see they all have something very interesting in common. they have teachers... ...with a deeper knowledge of their subjects. as a result, t
. >> it's the most powerful typhoon to hit the southern philippines in decades. it came ashore this morning, destroying homes and killing more than two dozen people. the international space station captured this shot of the typhoon as it was bearing down on the philippines. we'll show it to you later. >>> a lawyer for john mcafee says he's left belize and is in guatemala city. he's wanted in connection for the shooting death of his neighbor. he's told cnn he is innocent and will...
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santa has managed to gift every one of those people there and now he's in the philippines. kids, get ready. get the milk and cookies going. we'll be right back. hey! did you know that honey nut cheerios has oats that can help lower cholesterol? and it tastes good? sure does! wow. it's the honey, it makes it taste so... well, would you look at the time... what's the rush? be happy. be healthy. make a wish! i wish we could lie here forever. i wish this test drive was over, so we could head back to the dealership. [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. test drive! but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been easier to get a jetta. that's the power of german engineering. get $0 down, $0 due at signing, $0 deposit, and $0 first month's payment on any new volkswagen. visit vwdealer.com today. we believe the more you know, the better you trade. so we have ongoing webinars and interactive learning, plus, in-branch seminars at over 500 locations, where our dedicated support teams help you know more so your money can do more. [ rodger
santa has managed to gift every one of those people there and now he's in the philippines. kids, get ready. get the milk and cookies going. we'll be right back. hey! did you know that honey nut cheerios has oats that can help lower cholesterol? and it tastes good? sure does! wow. it's the honey, it makes it taste so... well, would you look at the time... what's the rush? be happy. be healthy. make a wish! i wish we could lie here forever. i wish this test drive was over, so we could head back...
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at least three people have been killed in the philippines. officials say millions of people could be affected. >>> nasa's curiosity space rover has discovered evidence of organic compounds on mars. samples of dust and sand from a dune on mars appear to contain carbon, sulfur and chlorine compounds. but scientist here's on earth aren't sure what to make of those findings and whether they could be a sign of life on the red planet. >>> nhl labor talks set to resume today. a small group of owners and players will be there. but the league's commissioner and the head of the players union will not attend. >> that will be productive. >> the nhl labor lockout is in its 79th day and all games through december 14th have already been canceled >> 46 minutes past the hour. soledad o'brien joins us now with a look at what is ahead on "starting point." >> good morning, everybody. former british prime minister tony blair is our guest this morning. going to talk about iran, going to talk about syria, going to talk about the fiscal cliff impact on the world eco
at least three people have been killed in the philippines. officials say millions of people could be affected. >>> nasa's curiosity space rover has discovered evidence of organic compounds on mars. samples of dust and sand from a dune on mars appear to contain carbon, sulfur and chlorine compounds. but scientist here's on earth aren't sure what to make of those findings and whether they could be a sign of life on the red planet. >>> nhl labor talks set to resume today. a small...
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. >>> tremendous heartache in the philippines after typhoon bopha, authorities saying the storm has killed more than 700 people. about 900 others are still missing. many of them fishermen. take a look at damage left behind in south. homes, entire villages destroyed. hundreds of thousands of people are struggling to rebuild. the storm hit last week but officials have just started to make it to some of the remote areas to search for survivors. and just to get a sense of the scope of the damage. the u.n. is asking for 65 million in international aid. >>> the prachk phonk phone call revealed information about the duchess of cambridge may have led to the death of the nurse. they are going to donate $500,000 to the deceased woman's family. she committed suicide after she let the hoax call go through the ward where the duchess was staying. an autopsy on her will be carried out today. she was married and had two children. >>> after four days of testing authorities reveal why nelson mandela is in the hospital and house serious his condition is. and cut! very good. people are always asking me how we
. >>> tremendous heartache in the philippines after typhoon bopha, authorities saying the storm has killed more than 700 people. about 900 others are still missing. many of them fishermen. take a look at damage left behind in south. homes, entire villages destroyed. hundreds of thousands of people are struggling to rebuild. the storm hit last week but officials have just started to make it to some of the remote areas to search for survivors. and just to get a sense of the scope of the...
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over iranian soil. >>> and an intense typhoon hit the philippines killing 27 people. rising water and high winds hit millions in the storm's path. many of those live, as you can see, pretty remote areas, unprepared communities. typhoon comes a year after a storm killed more than 1200 people on the very same island. >>> a federal judge here saying hold on a second, after california becomes first state to ban conversion therapy. that's the treatment aimed at turning young gay people straight. california governor jerry brown signed the law not too long ago, which is scheduled to go into effect the first of the year. but this judge now says that may not work because it could trample the first amendment rights of therapists. >>> coming up next, police are frantically searching for this 11-year-old little girl, a cancer patient. she was last seen right here in the surveillance video walking out of the hospital doors with her mom. now, doctors worry her life is in danger. we have the latest on the investigation next. can your hearing aid do this? lyric can. lyric can. lyric
over iranian soil. >>> and an intense typhoon hit the philippines killing 27 people. rising water and high winds hit millions in the storm's path. many of those live, as you can see, pretty remote areas, unprepared communities. typhoon comes a year after a storm killed more than 1200 people on the very same island. >>> a federal judge here saying hold on a second, after california becomes first state to ban conversion therapy. that's the treatment aimed at turning young gay...
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. >>> a powerful typhoon has struck the southern philippines this morning, killing at least 27 people. that storm packed winds of 110 miles per hour. it destroyed homes and it triggered landslides. officials say that millions of people could still be affected there. >>> former new york mets star, lenny dystra sentenced to 6 1/2 months in federal custody, pleading guilt toy three fel nochlt y counts, bankruptcy fraud, concealment of assets and money laundering. former outfielder is already serve i serving a three-year prison sentence in a separate case for grand theft auto. soledad says that's really sad. >> talent wasted. that's just sad. >>> let's move on here to anna wintour, editor in chief of vogue. add the title of ambassador to her name? president obama is considering pointing her as ambassador to either briton or france. it would be the president's way of thanking her for raising a lot of money for his re-election. >> i'm no expert on anna wintour, but i have seen the devil wears prada. that does not reflect diplomacy, to me. when i see that movie, i don't think -- >> did you w
. >>> a powerful typhoon has struck the southern philippines this morning, killing at least 27 people. that storm packed winds of 110 miles per hour. it destroyed homes and it triggered landslides. officials say that millions of people could still be affected there. >>> former new york mets star, lenny dystra sentenced to 6 1/2 months in federal custody, pleading guilt toy three fel nochlt y counts, bankruptcy fraud, concealment of assets and money laundering. former...
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on the deadly typhoon striking the philippines right now. some of the other top stories in the situation room right now. what's the latest? >> at least 322 people were killed and more than 400 injured from that devastating typhoon and the death toll is expected to rise. with hundreds more missing. the filipino government says nearly 200,000 people are living in shelters. and rescuers are struggling to get some of the victims to many of the major roads and bridges by that storm. >>> it looks like north korea is getting for a rocket launch later this month. a new satellite image shows increased activity by workers on the launch pad. north korea is planning a launch between december 10th and the 22nd. it claims the launch is for science and research. the u.s. condemns the launch saying it is the same technology that would be used to launch a ballistic missile. >>> alan simpson is cutting loose gangnam style. >> stop tweeting your breakfast. >> yes, the republican from wyoming wants to convince people to get involved with lowering the national d
on the deadly typhoon striking the philippines right now. some of the other top stories in the situation room right now. what's the latest? >> at least 322 people were killed and more than 400 injured from that devastating typhoon and the death toll is expected to rise. with hundreds more missing. the filipino government says nearly 200,000 people are living in shelters. and rescuers are struggling to get some of the victims to many of the major roads and bridges by that storm....
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. >>> parts of the southern philippines is in sham belled after a typhoon hammered the country. the number will probably get higher because hundreds of people are still missing. 250,000 people are now homeless, and relief workers say many of them are in desperate need of water, food, and shelter. >>> in thailand a man who used to lead the government could be put to death for a deadly crackdown on protesters. reuters reporting that the former prime minister has been charged with ordering troops to use real bullets on anti-government demonstrators back in 2010. officials say he and his deputy are responsible for the deaths of dozens of civilians. now, if convicted they could face the death penalty or life in prison. >>> well, schools, new homes, and water wells, this village really getting an upgrade with the help of this man. he work as a concierge of d.c. with the help of powerful people in his building, he is able to give back to his hometown in africa. we'll talk with him next. and a choice. ritis n take tylenol or take aleve, the #1 recommended pain reliever by orthopedic doc
. >>> parts of the southern philippines is in sham belled after a typhoon hammered the country. the number will probably get higher because hundreds of people are still missing. 250,000 people are now homeless, and relief workers say many of them are in desperate need of water, food, and shelter. >>> in thailand a man who used to lead the government could be put to death for a deadly crackdown on protesters. reuters reporting that the former prime minister has been charged...